Re: Turing test - Deep Blue

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Vincent wrote:
>    Enfin, Kasparov gave the computer 9 stones ahead and yes the computer won.
>    How surprisingly. At the internet chessprograms already win that kind
>    of positions since many years.

a) I don't think DB ist "9 stones" weaker than Kasparov.
   Even if DB wins only 2/10 games it's just two stones weaker!

b) today's computer-go programs wouldn't even win against "Kasparov"
   if he gave them 18 stones ...

Christoph